Sixers add LeBron James, consider top players in franchise history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed LeBron James to a two-year, $8 million contract. His arrival has fueled discussion about the greatest players in franchise history, prompting a ranking that includes legends like Charles Barkley and Joel Embiid. The franchise has not reached the NBA Finals since 2001, yet its roster boasts significant talent. Cheeks, Greer, and Schayes are among those highlighted as top players in Sixers history.
- •LeBron James joins the 76ers via free agency.
- •The franchise has not reached the Finals since 2001.
- •Ranking includes Maurice Cheeks and Hal Greer.
- •Joel Embiid remains a key player for the Sixers.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the 10 greatest players to ever play for the 76ers, from LeBron James to Charles Barkley
"LeBron James' arrival in Philadelphia has us wondering: who are the greatest players to ever play for the Sixers.
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